Kottangal Devi Temple in Pathanamthitta is popular for its annual Padayani festival. Knowns as Kottangal Padayani, the festival begins with 'Choottu Vaipu' ceremony on the Bharani asterism in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December-January).
The festival is celebrated by the people of two Karas (regions) - Kottangal and Kulathoor. Kolam's performance begins on the 3rd day with Ganapathi Kolam, which represents the five elements. One of the important ritualistic functions of Padayani is the Adavi, which happens to be on the 5th and 6th days at Kottangal.
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
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Details of the Kottangal Padayani festival celebrated in Kottangal Sree Mahabhadrakali Temple in Pathanamthitta, The festival celebrated here as Ettupadayani usually falls in the month of January - February.